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YY08 TWW

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,144 mi
Last recorded133,144 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 TWW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 133,144 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 133,142 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 129,498 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body flaky ( corroded ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear small exhaust leak from back box

Pass 26 Jul 2021 126,981 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 126,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 124,070 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 120,437 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 120,414 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 115,282 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 110,217 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 104,967 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 100,825 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 100,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60/16 91H (4.1.E.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S & O/S (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres cracked in the tread

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 27 Jun 2015 99,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 99,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 86,077 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 75,833 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 60,688 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 45,455 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 45,455 miles

How Reliable is the Ford S-max?

Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,124
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
101,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,089
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,704
Stop lamp not working 10,335
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 9,141
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9,079
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YY08 TWW is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 94,152 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford S-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,089 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY08 TWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford S-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Ford S-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YY08 TWW registered?

YY08 TWW is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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